Arab World - Communications

Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP)

Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) in Arab World was 37.53 as of 2018. Its highest value over the past 7 years was 38.68 in 2011, while its lowest value was 33.91 in 2012.

Definition: Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere.

Source: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files.

See also:

Year Value
2011 38.68
2012 33.91
2013 34.58
2014 37.22
2015 35.56
2016 34.35
2017 36.26
2018 37.53

Classification

Topic: Economic Policy & Debt Indicators

Sub-Topic: Balance of payments